Wine Wednesday Featuring Our FRESH Perspectives Satin Red!
Welcome to Wine Wednesday! Lakeview Wine Co.'s weekly blog post highlighting our favourite VQA wines, food pairings ideas, and more! This week we are featuring our FRESH Perspectives Satin Red, a summer favourite for red wine lovers! The 2016 vintage of our FRESH Perspectives Satin Red is a lovely blend of Merlot (52%), Cabernet Franc (35%), and Gamay Noir (13%), all 100% VQA!
The FRESH Perspectives Satin Red is a rich and interesting red wine, with notes of ripe red berry notes, light pepper and a mild oak spice with silky tannins. The philosophy behind FRESH is making blends that are approachable, vibrant and casual. All crafted from 100% Ontario grapes, grown by Ontario farmers and their families, FRESH wines are available in several popular varieties, respectfully priced and readily available to join you on your personal journey of possibilities.
If you're looking for a perfect pairing for our FRESH Perspectives Satin Red, try it our with black bean burritos! The recipe by Erin Alderson is both delicious and easy to make, perfect for a relaxing summer night on the patio: Guacamole and Black Bean Burritos or if you're looking for a fun new way to enjoy a red wine in the summer, you can try out our signature FRESH Perspectives Wine Slushies! The recipe is simple, its just:
- 9 oz of FRESH Perspectives Satin Red
- 2 cups of ice
- 50 ml of Monin Syrup
Then just blend, garnish and enjoy! As an extra bonus, our FRESH Perspectives Satin Red is on sale till August 18, 2018 for $10.95/bottle (reg. $12.95), plus if you purchase 5 or more bottles you can use the promo code: SUMMER for free shipping!
Recipes courtesy of: www.naturallyella.com
